3 page APA paper with bibliography and cover page

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Introduction/

Thesis

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*exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic.

**thesis is exceptionally clear, arguable, well-developed, and a definitive statement.

*proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic.

**thesis is clear and arguable statement of position.

*basic introduction that states topic but lacks interest.

**thesis is somewhat clear and arguable.

*weak or no introduction of topic.

**paper’s purpose is unclear/thesis is weak or missing.

Quality of Information/

Evidence

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*paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed, and historically accurate.

**information clearly relates to the thesis.

*information relates to the main topic.

**paper is well-researched in detail and from a variety of sources.

*information relates to the main topic, few details and/or examples are given.

**shows a limited variety of sources.

*information has little or nothing to do with the thesis.

**information has weak or no connection to the thesis.

Support of Thesis/Analysis

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*exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between evidence and thesis.

**excellent analysis.

*consistent connections made between evidence and thesis

**good analysis.

*some connections made between evidence and thesis.

**some analysis.

*limited or no connections made between evidence and thesis.

**lack of analysis.

Organization/

Development of Thesis

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*exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of thesis with excellent transitions between and within paragraphs.

*clear and logical order that supports thesis with good transitions between and within paragraphs.

*somewhat clear and logical development with basic transitions between and within paragraphs.

*lacks development of ideas with weak or no transitions between and within paragraphs.

Conclusion

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*excellent summary of topic with concluding ideas that impact reader.

**introduces no new information.

*good summary of topic with clear concluding ideas.

**introduces no new information.

*basic summary of topic with some final concluding ideas.

**introduces no new information.

*lack of summary of topic.

Style/Voice

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*style and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity.

**word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied.

***sentences are clear, active (subject-verb-object), and to the point.

*style and voice appropriate to the given audience and purpose.

**word choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout.

***sentences are mostly clear, active (SVO), and to the point.

*style and voice somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose.

**word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd.

***sentences are somewhat unclear; excessive use of passive voice.

*style and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose, etc.

**word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific.

***sentences are very unclear.

Grammar/Usage/

Mechanics

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*control of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

**almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

*may contain few spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.

*contains several spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors which detract from the paper’s readability.

*so many spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors that the paper cannot be understood.

Citation Format

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*conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources are perfect.

*conforms to APA rules for formatting and citation of sources with minor exceptions.

*frequent errors in APA format.

*lack of APA format/numerous errors.

Works Cited/Bibliography

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*entries entirely correct as to APA format.

*entries mostly correct as to APA format.

*frequent errors in APA format.

*lack of APA format/numerous errors.